Open plan offices have a lot of criticism, with many disliking the layout because of its disruptive nature and lack of quiet spaces. However, supporters have always been able to claim that open plan offices encourage collaboration and teamwork. Until now, that is.

Elon Musk recently sent out a memo to employees with a list of productivity tips, a few being pretty ruthless. His goal is to produce 6,000 Model 3 cars per week by the end of June. He's also been known to sleep at the Tesla factor to ensure there is high productivity while producing the new electric car. With his goal in mind, these tips might just be what Tesla employees need to make it happen.

In his three years as CEO, Satya Nadella has changed the culture at Microsoft while making the company relevant again. He told Business Insider that it was Carol Dweck's book Mindsetthat inspired the type of culture he is trying to build at Microsoft.

A lot of companies have made it a point to make lunchtime a more enjoyable experience for employees by offering free lunches, group luncheons, or on-site cafes. While some might see this has a frivolous perk, these companies might be onto something. A study from Cornell University found that firefighter platoons that shared meals performed better together while on the job.